FAQ’s

Carbon credits are a key tool in the fight against climate change. They represent a unit of measurement for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. When a company or organization takes action to reduce carbon emmisions , such as investing in renewable energy projects or adopting energy-efficient practices, they can issue carbon credits. These credits can then be sold or traded to other individuals or entities looking to offset their emissions. By purchasing carbon credits, businesses and individuals can effectively neutralize their own carbon emissions and support sustainable initiatives. It’s an effective way to contribute to global efforts in combating climate change and transitioning to a low-carbon economy.

Yes, carbon credits play a crucial role in addressing climate change. They provide a mechanism to incentivize and finance projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. When individuals or businesses purchase carbon credits, they are effectively supporting initiatives that offset their own carbon footprint. These projects can include activities like reforestation, renewable energy generation, and energy efficiency improvements. While carbon credits are not a sole solution to climate change, they contribute to a collective effort in reducing global emissions. However, it’s important to ensure that carbon credits are obtained from reliable and verified sources to guarantee their environmental integrity and effectiveness.

There is no need to renew. The subscription is provided on a monthly basis and will continue for as long as you need it or want to help protect the environment

We all have an impact upon the earth. In recent years we have better understood the role of greenhouse gases in global warming. By reducing your carbon footprint we slow global warming which is having a devestating effect on our wildlife, forests, flood zones and almost every corner of the globe.

Your carbon footprint is the sum of all carbon dioxide (and other greenhouse gases) that have emitted as a result of your actions. Firing up the boiler or driving a car are examples, but carbon equivilent emmisions are in virtually all process from making clothes to getting a hair cut, to the food you purchase.

The best way to reduce your carbon footprint is to live cleanly: reduce, reuse, recyle. There are however still some residual emisions, Simple Carbon helps new trees to be planted in the & these trees actively consume  the carbon out of the atmophere making the process ‘net zero’.

Simple Carbon only supplies credits from VCS certified projects. Every tonne of certified carbon reduction is rigorously validated and certified by VCS. Once the Carbon Credit is issued it is then retired by Simply Carbon so that it can not ustilsied again. 

We offer payment by direct debit using GoCardless. This provides you with a safe and secure payment route whilst also benefitting from the Direct Debit Gurantee. We will take payment once a month and upon receipt of your funds isssue your Carbon Certificate.

We would prefer that you didnt cancel at anytime, however you can cancel at anytime by advising the team via email (hello@simplycarbon.co.uk) that you wish to cancel, and then by cancelling your direct debit with you bank/building society.

We do not offer refunds or partial  refunds. Once you have comitted to a monthly subscrition or have purchased a gift certificate, the cardob credit is then retired and can not be re-activated. You shoudl cancel your direct debit with your bank to prevent future debits.  

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